CBC & KCSE: Kenya's Competency-Based Curriculum & KCSE
Republic of Kenya · Ages 6–18 · Grade 1 through senior secondary
Kenya's Competency-Based Curriculum (Grades 1–9) and KCSE through Form 6. Taught by Kenyan-certified tutors with full KNEC-aligned marking.
Smartious delivers Kenya's national curriculum in full — the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) developed by KICD, and preparation for national examinations. The CBC marks a shift from content memorisation toward demonstrated competencies and practical skills. Smartious teaches it with Kenyan-certified tutors and assessment aligned to KNEC standards.
- Ages 6–18
- East Africa
- KICD/KNEC
Subjects
- CBC Grades 1–9
- Form 1–6
- KCSE Prep
- All Subjects
The Competency-Based Curriculum
The CBC emphasises competencies — communication, critical thinking, creativity, citizenship and digital literacy — developed through practical, learner-centred activity. It spans early years, primary and junior secondary, with continuous school-based assessment alongside national milestones.
Senior secondary & national examinations
Smartious supports students through senior secondary study and preparation for national examinations, with past paper practice, KNEC-aligned marking and structured revision. Tutors are Kenyan-certified and familiar with the national assessment framework.
Progression and pathways
The curriculum is the standard route into Kenyan universities and colleges, and is well understood across East Africa. It suits families based in Kenya, or those who want their children to remain aligned with the national system while benefiting from the structure and support of the Smartious programme.
Why choose CBC & KCSE
CBC & KCSE suits families who want their children educated within Kenya's national system — for university entry in Kenya, for consistency with local schools, or for the practical, competency-focused approach the CBC is built around.
Fees
From USD 423/month for Primary, payable termly; varies by curriculum and level. One-to-one tuition: USD 15/hour.
Other curricula
- IGCSE — Cambridge International
- Cambridge A-Level — Cambridge International
- IB Diploma (DP) — International Baccalaureate
- IB PYP & MYP — International Baccalaureate
- Pearson Edexcel — Pearson
- British National Curriculum — England & Wales
- American Curriculum — United States
- Smartious Blended — Smartious Exclusive
What parents say
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